To Care
Kia Manaaki

Kia Manaaki (to care) is the heart of Whatawhata School. We are a community who invests in and nurtures relationships (whanaungatanga), empowering mana and identity.​

We listen to understand each other

I am strong in my identity and know who I am

​The teachers know me and understand me. We work together to make learning just right for me

​My family know how I am going and how they can help me in my learning

To Grow
Kia Whakatupu 

is the journey we travel. Through a courageous mindset and a nurturing environment (safe to take risks, make mistakes, reflect, collaborate) we are empowered as individuals and a community towards success



I am capable, curious and confident about what I know and what I need to know 

The teachers know me and understand me. We work together to make learning just right for me

I can describe my learning goals and how I will achieve them

I know strategies to support me through challenge in my learning and life

To Achieve
Kia Whakatututkitanga

Is recognising and celebrating individual and community achievements, big and small, with pride.


I do my best to reach my own personal excellence

I am successful, motivated and engaged

I can recognise success in myself and others

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